Faruku Umar

Public health professional with hands-on experience in community health education, disease outbreak response, and field data collection. Proven ability to support and coordinate field activities, mobilize communities, and ensure accurate reporting. Experienced in working with humanitarian organizations and implementing community-based health interventions. Seeking a Field Supervisor role to contribute effectively to program delivery and supervision.

Community Health Educator (CHE) – Meningitis Outbreak Response at Médecins Sans Frontières (OCB Project) (2025-04 – 2025-05)

• Delivered health education sessions on hygiene, disease prevention, and treatment
• Conducted community screening and collected health data
• Monitored vaccination status and nutritional conditions
• Identified and referred critical medical cases
• Reported field activities and findings to supervisors

Community Health Worker (CHW) – Cholera Outbreak Response at Médecins Sans Frontières (OCB Project) (2024-10 – 2024-12)

• Identified and referred suspected cholera cases
• Promoted hygiene and sanitation practices
• Supported surveillance, reporting, and contact tracing
• Conducted community sensitization activities

Community Mobilizer at Breakthrough Action (2020-04 – 2020-12)

• Engaged community stakeholders and promoted health awareness
• Supported maternal and child health programs
• Conducted data collection and reporting
• Assisted in implementation of community-based interventions

B.Sc. in Public Health – University of Ibadan (2026)

National Diploma (ND) in Public Health – College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jega

Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) – Government Secondary School Bunza

First School Leaving Certificate – Bunza Town Model Primary School